R2v3 Certification: Your Path to Responsible Recycling

What is R2v3 Certification?

R2v3 is the latest version of the Responsible Recycling (R2) Standard, designed to promote safe and sustainable electronics reuse and recycling. Developed by Sustainable Electronics Recycling International (SERI), R2v3 sets rigorous environmental, health, safety, and data security requirements for companies handling used electronics.

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Why Pursue R2v3 Certification?

  • Environmental Stewardship: Demonstrate a verifiable commitment to sustainability by reducing landfill waste, maximizing material recovery, and promoting circular economy principles in the electronics lifecycle.

  • Data Security Assurance: Ensure the complete and secure destruction or sanitization of sensitive data from electronic devices, building trust with clients and protecting against data breaches and legal liabilities.

  • Market Differentiation: Gain a competitive advantage by showcasing your certified commitment to responsible recycling, which is increasingly demanded by corporate clients, OEMs, and government contracts.

  • Regulatory Compliance: Achieve alignment with stringent global environmental regulations, such as the Basel Convention and national e-waste laws, reducing legal exposure and enhancing due diligence transparency.

Key Requirements of R2v3

  • Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Management System

  • Data Sanitization and Security Controls

  • Downstream Vendor Management

  • Tracking Throughput and Material Flows

  • Risk Assessments and Closure Planning

Who Should Get Certified?

R2v3 certification is ideal for:

  • Electronics recyclers

  • IT asset disposition (ITAD) companies

  • Refurbishers and resellers

  • E-waste collection and processing centers

The R2v3 Certification Process

  1. Gap Assessment – Review your current operations against R2v3 requirements.

  2. Implementation – Develop and document compliant processes and controls.

  3. Internal Audit – Validate readiness through internal checks.

  4. Third-Party Audit – Engage a SERI-approved certification body for external verification.

  5. Certification Awarded – Upon successful audit and approval.

How Wintersmith Advisory Can Help

At Wintersmith Advisory, we specialize in guiding electronics recycling and ITAD companies through every step of R2v3 implementation and certification. From risk assessments to documentation support and audit readiness, we help ensure you meet the standard with confidence.

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